cv

Sockpuppetting: Jailbreaking LLMs by Combining Prefilling with Optimization

arXiv preprint

A jailbreaking method achieving up to 99% success rate with no optimization, and improving on optimizational baselines with a hybrid approach by up to 64% (main author).

CLaRE: CLIP with Latent Reconstruction Errors for Generated Face Detection

Proceedings of the 1st ACM Workshop on Deepfake, Deception, and Disinformation Security

Research on deepfake detection using CLIP-based methods (co-author).

On the Generalizability of 'Competition of Mechanisms: Tracing How Language Models Handle Facts and Counterfactuals'

TMLR

A reproducibility study in LLM interpretability (main author).

Master of Science

University of Amsterdam

Artificial Intelligence

• GPA 8.9/10
• Graduate in July 2026

Bachelor of Engineering

Eindhoven University of Technology

Computer Science

• GPA 9.2/10

High School Diploma

High School of Mathematics "Doctor Petar Beron"

Mathematics & Programming

Freelance Machine Learning Engineer

Motive Engineering

ML engineering and optimization work using C++, Python, PyTorch, CUDA, and Docker.

• Implemented a swarm optimization algorithm entirely on CUDA, achieving a 17x speedup over previous solutions while halving the lines of code used
• Created a combined DevOps/MLOps CD flow using Docker and pre-commits, reducing deliverable size tenfold and ensuring code reproducibility
• Designed, implemented and optimized multiple object collision algorithms
• Refactored legacy code to improve maintainability and use C++ 17 best practices

Back-end Developer

Drieam

Backend development using Ruby on Rails, Rspec, and PostgreSQL.

• Maintained and expanded the backend of a Rails Ed-Tech application integrated with Canvas
• Applied test-driven development using Rspec and wrote API contracts in OpenAPI

Embedded Developer

WeFabricate

Embedded systems development using C/C++, Bash, FreeRTOS, with Jira and Scrum.

• Designed and developed real-time firmware for a fleet of 150 embedded IoT controllers of dispensing systems for international clients like Walmart and Lidl
• Implemented live data analysis and calibration of sensors, with automatic error correction
• Configured and maintained a production-ready Linux-based environment using Bash scripts
• Led and managed a small software team (3-5 people) using Jira and Scrum

C++ Developer

Dimenco

C++ robotics development.

• Developed and tested a C++ library for automating calibration tasks with an industrial robotic arm

Robotics Teacher & Content Developer

Robopartans

Teaching and curriculum development using LEGO Mindstorms.

• Taught children aged 7-15 how to build and program robots using the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms kit
• Developed materials and lessons for the online curriculum the company uses at fllcasts.com

Founder, President and Trainer

Debate club "Odessos"

Founded the only active debate club in the region, trained and coached multiple national and international winners.

Founder & Lead Engineer

Laboratory for Innovative Technology (LIT)

Founded a student team that introduces students to Arduino programming and hardware technologies, while also creating solutions for local businesses and governments.

1st Place

International Science Fair "Ot vinta!"

Judges' Choice Award - Rising Stars

Junior Achievements

National Informatics Training Camp (2x sponsored invitation)

Bulgarian Academy of Sciences

Finished twice in the top 10 national yearly rankings

7 Certificates of Excellence in National Informatics Competitions

Various National Competitions

Multiple top-3 placements in national informatics competitions

10+ Top-3 Placements in National Debate Competitions

Various Debate Organizations